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Oswego New York Map

Explore Oswego, New York, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Oswego, New York

How to Use This Oswego, New York Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Oswego, New York. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of New York or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Oswego.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Oswego
State	New York (NY)
County	Oswego County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	43.455346
Longitude	-76.510497
Population	16,921
Density	858.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	13126
Area Code	315
County Seat	Oswego
School District	Oswego City School District

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About Oswego, New York

Oswego is a locality in Oswego County, New York, United States. It has a population of 16,921. The population density is 858.1 people per km². Oswego is located at 43.4553°N, 76.5105°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Oswego is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 13126.

Oswego commands a pivotal position where the steady, purposeful flow of the Oswego River meets the vast, shifting horizon of Lake Ontario. It lies 10.3 miles north-northwest of Fulton, NY (from Fulton, NY: bearing 333°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-northeast of Hannibal. The water here holds a peculiar, metallic gray light that seems to deepen as the afternoon wanes, casting long, stark shadows across the West Side Riverfront Linear Park. Though the distant Appalachian Mountains are far beyond the reach of the horizon, the land surrounding the water remains flat and exposed to the biting winds that sweep off the lake. Travelers often notice how the sky dominates the view, pressing down with a heavy, atmospheric presence that defines the local weather patterns. A short distance away, the quiet waters of Little Sodus Bay offer a gentler contrast to the restless energy of the main lakefront.

Oswego traces its development through the strategic necessity of its harbor, which served as a crucial conduit for trade and military movement during the early centuries of American expansion. The local economy evolved from these maritime roots, drawing strength from the milling and manufacturing industries that once thrived along the riverbanks. Even as the industrial landscape shifted, the legacy of these labor-intensive trades remains embedded in the sturdy brick architecture that lines the older streets. Today, the economic character of Oswego reflects a transition toward modern service sectors and educational institutions, yet the rhythm of the work day still echoes the industrious spirit of the past. Beyond the urban core, the surrounding terrain maintains a quiet, rural character, punctuated by the occasional silhouette of Battle Island rising from the water.

The cultural identity of Oswego is inseparable from its proximity to the water, which draws the community toward the docks and the shore throughout the changing seasons. Landmarks such as the historic maritime structures stand as reminders of a time when the port was a vital gateway for commerce and migration. The intellectual life of the area is buoyed by the presence of the State University of New York at Oswego, which brings a persistent vitality to the local social scene. Among those who have spent time here, the American artist John William Casilear found inspiration in the expansive, water-dominated vistas that define the region. Annual festivals often animate the waterfront, turning the public spaces into gathering points where the cold, crisp air serves as a common experience for every resident.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Oswego Canal (State Recreation Area) — 0.1 mi, 083° E
Protected Area (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 348° N
City Of Oswego Land (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 348° N
Meteorology Observation Deck (Viewpoint) — 1.4 mi, 270° W
Waterman Theater (Theatre) — 1.8 mi, 262° W
James A Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plant (Nypa) (State Resource Management Area) — 6.4 mi, 059° NE
Battle Island State Park (State Park) — 7.0 mi, 152° SE
Oswego County Lands (Local Conservation Area) — 7.6 mi, 180° S
Fair Haven Beach State Park (State Park) — 9.8 mi, 231° SW
Kallet-State Theatre (Theatre) — 10.3 mi, 153° SE
Lost World Museum (Museum) — 18.9 mi, 146° SE
Syracuse Northern Railroad bridge (Historic Ruins) — 20.5 mi, 068° E
Shacksboro Museum (Museum) — 22.8 mi, 157° SE
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 25.1 mi, 217° SW · 20k acres
FireBear (Public Artwork) — 26.6 mi, 226° SW
Sodus Bay Lighthouse 1825-1871 (Historic Ruins) — 27.0 mi, 242° SW
Sainte Marie Mission Site Museum (Museum) — 29.6 mi, 148° SE
Movie Tavern (Cinema) — 30.1 mi, 156° SE
Great New York State Fair (Attraction) — 30.3 mi, 150° SE
Veterans Memorial At The Fair (Monument) — 30.4 mi, 151° SE
Department Of The Air Force (Monument) — 30.4 mi, 151° SE
United States Coast Guard (Monument) — 30.4 mi, 151° SE
Regal Destiny USA (Cinema) — 31.6 mi, 147° SE
La Casita Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 33.3 mi, 148° SE
601 Tully (Gallery) — 33.3 mi, 148° SE
Onondaga Historical Association Museum & Research Center (Museum) — 33.5 mi, 147° SE
Montezuma Marshes Nnl (National Monument) — 33.9 mi, 200° S · 4,306 acres

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